Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Upper West Side

yummy seafood pasta and bread basket. Love the family style portions.

Always a great time. Family style serving so not having enough food is never a problem.

My friend hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner at Carmine's for about 30 people. The food and service were great, and the service was friendly and efficient. The food was preordered before the meal, and next courses were brought out as we finished the previous course. The portions are GIANT. I eat a lot, and I feel like each plate can be easily shared with at least 4 people. The waiters even sang a song at the end with dessert for the happy couple.

We had a private dining area that fit the whole party, though seated a little close together. Decorations set the mood for a traditional Italian family dinner.

Carmine's is easily one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the city, especially for groups and with family & friends.

We love their lamb bolognese - it's so flipping flavorful and delicious! I could eat that every night of the week.

Highly recommend going!

We dined on Christmas Day. Had a reservation for 2:30pm, wasn't seated until 3pm. Our appetizer was cold when it came to the table, the server sent it back and it returned lukewarm, still not hot.

The main course was also lukewarm NOT HOT when it arrived to our table. We had shrimp parm with penne. The penne was overcooked and hard, the shrimp were tough. The broccoli tasted charboiled rather than sautéed.

Overall i spent about $160 for food that was extremely disappointing on my mothers birthday/Christmas Day. It seems that the Times Square location is much better than the UWS in terms of food. I won't be returning to this location.

Excellent service coupled with delicious food warrants five star in my book! I wasn't fond of the first dish, but upon alerting the waiter, they remade the food promptly and the second plate was so delicious. The lunch plate was big enough to fill up my boyfriend and I. Overall, it was I had a good experience and will be back in the future.

Carmine's is a great place to come too with family. The portions are shareable, all the staff is friendly and they don't make you feel awful for brining your kids out to eat. Carmine's is very busy so even if you make a reservation especially on a busy night expect to wait a bit. We had a reservation on a Saturday night and we waited 40 mins for our table. We were a table of 11 and we ordered different things. One of the specials was Carbonara and damn it was sooo goood. The shrimp scampi is always a favorite of mine and the calamari. We didn't feel rushed and I feel the price is right for the amount of food you get but it does add up if you get a lot of dishes. Carmines gives you a family feel. When you look around the restaurant all you see is families or groups of people and it feels nice. Overall worth it!

So delicious huge portions! Service is great- staff knows their menu and pairings. Very friendly and family oriented. Children are welcomed.

A Reliable Spot for Comfort Pasta with Stellar Service

Carmine's Restaurant offers a solid dining experience with a focus on hearty comfort pasta dishes. While the food didn't necessarily leave a lasting impression, it's a reliable choice for those seeking satisfying, no-frills Italian cuisine.

The pasta dishes are good, decent, and fulfill the craving for classic comfort food. The portions are generous, ensuring you leave with a satisfied appetite. If you're in the mood for reliable, well-prepared pasta without any culinary theatrics, Carmine's is the place to go.

One standout aspect of Carmine's is the impeccable service. Our waitress was exceptionally attentive, ensuring my boyfriend and I had a pleasant dining experience. It was a nice surprise that they remembered and celebrated my birthday, adding a personal touch to our visit.

In the end, Carmine's strikes a balance between offering tasty comfort pasta meals and providing excellent service. While it might not be the type of place that will have you raving to your friends, it's a dependable choice when you're in the mood for a satisfying meal with great portions, and your money is well spent here.

Our server recommended us the mixed seafood pasta and we got stuffed mushroom as appetizer. The mushrooms were amazing. The seafood pasta was delicious- we got linguine and white wine sauce as our pasta and sauce picks to go with it. The seafood was very fresh. we weren't aware the pasta would have lobster as well so were a bit taken aback by the bill when it came. At least the size was big and fed four of us.. so no complaints!

Carmine's is an absolute go-to for me and my family anytime we're in New York. It's a great no frills restaurant with family style comfort pastas and Italian food. It's not anything fancy and the food isn't extraordinary compared to other places you could find, but they're always so consistent and deliver delicious food every single time, I truly don't think I've ever been to NY without stopping by here at least once. Portions are MASSIVE (hence family style), so definitely bring a lot of friends and family if you want to try this place out. Their servers and staff are so kind and friendly, which made our dining experience more than amazing every single time.